- Highland Academy Charter School
- Role of the APC
Role of the APC
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As the governing body of Highland Academy Charter School, The Academic Policy Committee (Board) fulfills three main functions:
Stewardship of the Mission and Vision
- Establishing and maintaining a clear mission and vision
- Ensuring adherence to the spirit of the charter
- Seeking and acting on data on student growth and achievement
- Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of the academic program
- Setting Board goals accompanied by self-evaluation and accountability
Financial Oversight
- Ensuring clarity of discretionary spending
- Approving purchases over $2500
Long-Term Planning
Our 2020/2021 APC evaluation results highlighted the following areas of growth for the APC:
- Family Involvement
- Student Progress and Principal Performance
- Collaborative Protocols and Productivity
SY2024 APC Goals
Performance
Highland Focus Area: Academics and Accountability
Goal Area Description
Goals
The Board measures student progress and principal performance.
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The board uses principal feedback to improve the principal performance process.
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Board members identify celebrations in student progress and areas for growth.
Family & Community Engagement
Highland Focus Areas: Accountability and Character Development
Goal Area Description
Goals
The Board involves families and the community in support of the school vision.
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Develop a tool to connect needs with community members who can contribute to them.
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Increase students’ engagement and sense of community so that they become effective liaisons between Highland and parents.
Principal Hiring Process
Highland Focus Area: Accountability
Goal Area Description
Goals
When necessary, The Board follows the Highland hiring process with fidelity when selecting the principal of the school.
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Perform an audit of our hiring materials in order to refine the process.
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Revise our hiring interview questions.
